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H681 JBJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,201 mi
Last recorded181,201 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH681 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 181,201 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 180,161 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 180,161 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 167,239 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 158,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 158,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 154,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 149,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 148,000 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear lamp broken, but not insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2009 147,974 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2008 137,890 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 137,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 125,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 123,730 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 123,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H681 JBJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H681 JBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H681 JBJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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